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Chapter 679 Palace Examination

"Did you hear anything, father?"

"I heard that you were the top scorer in high school?"

Gu Yankai looked at Gu Tingyu in a daze and said uncertainly.

Gu Tingyu quickly stretched his head and looked down, and found that his servants were running towards him, panting.

"Master, Master, you have won the first place in the high school exam."

When he saw the servants in his own house this time, Gu Tingyu finally believed it and couldn't help but smile.

"Haha, my son won the first prize in high school. Great, great."

Gu Yankai was also sure that he had not heard wrong. He was so happy that he patted Gu Tingyu's shoulder and couldn't help but shed tears from the corners of his eyes.

"Congratulations, Brother Tingyu, you have won the first place in the imperial examination."

"Brother Changbai, congratulations, congratulations."

Madam Wang didn't expect Gu Tingyu to be so capable. She thought to herself how great it would be if Gu Tingyu hadn't gotten married. Maybe her own Rulan would have a chance.

"Brother, this is Huiyuan, this is Huiyuan, the box we booked today is really great, it really has the best."

"Okay, don't get excited. You have to work hard later."

Gu Tingye knew what Gu Tingyu meant. After all, he didn't get into high school this time because of the bad luck in the past. However, if there was a chance next time, he would never let it go.

The Duke of Qi also heard the news and came over with Qi Heng to congratulate him.

"Marquis Ningyuan, congratulations, your family is blessed with the God of Literature."

"Duke Qi, I have also heard about Yuan Ruo's abilities from Ting Yu. If the question this time wasn't so biased, he should have been on the list."

"Hey, it's okay. If it doesn't work this time, then maybe next time."

The Duke of Qi didn't show any expression. Although it would be better if he passed the imperial examination, it didn't matter if he failed.

The families of nobles were not really that obsessed with the imperial examinations; it was just that the treatment of the scholar-official class was too good, and the future career prospects were also better.

But after all, they were born at the top, and these are just icing on the cake.

Qi Heng knew that he had failed the exam this time. After arriving at the box, he couldn't help but glance at Minglan, with loneliness in his eyes.

Maybe the two of us are really not destined to be together. Since I didn't pass the exam this time, there is really no chance for the two of us.

By the time of the next imperial examination, Minglan might have already been married.

Moreover, Princess Pingning might not agree.

"Tingyu, congratulations."

"Thank you. Don't give up. You will definitely pass the exam next time."

"Well, thank you. I will try my best."

"Yuan Ruo, it's okay. I'm in a worse situation. From now on, we can study hard together."

Gu Tingye patted Qi Heng's shoulder heavily and comforted him.

Qi Heng saw that there was no expression of loss on Gu Tingye's face, and felt a little envious, as he was easily influenced.

He was not in as cheerful a mood as Gu Tingye, but after being comforted by the two, he felt better.

The three girls of the Sheng family had different expressions. When Rulan heard that her brother had passed the exam, she couldn't help showing pride on her face.

Molan had a strange expression on her face. Her own brother wasn't even a juren, but Rulan's brother had passed the imperial examination and became a jinshi. She was so envious that she really wanted to change.

Minglan didn't have any expression, just smiled faintly. She looked very happy, but not that happy.

The families chatted in the box for a while and then prepared to go home.

Gu Yankai also returned to Ningyuan Marquis Mansion with his two sons.

At this time, the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion had already been decorated. All the servants and maids in the mansion came out, and the middle door was wide open to welcome the return of the three people.

Shao Xueyan was standing at the door holding Yuan Ge'er and holding Xian Jie'er's hand, with an unstoppable smile on her face.

She really felt that she must find a time to go to the temple to fulfill her wish. She didn't know how much God favored her to let her marry so well.

Now, all the women in Bianjing are envious of me, and my parents are almost going crazy with joy.

This is the eldest lady of the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion. After Gu Yan leaves, that’s it.

My family is a local official in a small place, but I didn’t expect to have such good luck.

Shao Xueyan didn't dare to think about what would happen to her family if the news of her husband's success in the imperial examination got back to her.

The family celebrated at home and then planned a three-day buffet where anyone could come and eat, just to celebrate and be happy.

In the palace, after reading the memorial in his hand, the emperor couldn't help but stretching.

"Have the list of winners been posted outside?"

"Your Majesty, the release has been completed."

"Haha, Marquis Ningyuan must be so happy this time. His son is in good health and has won the first place in the imperial examination. What an old boy."

"Yes, Ning Yuanhou said that he would hold a three-day buffet to celebrate."

The personal eunuch whispered what he knew to the emperor.

The officials did not feel that there was anything wrong. After all, this was indeed worth celebrating and was very normal.

"By the way, how is the investigation into Gu Tingyu going?"

"Your Majesty, we have already found out the truth. The matter..."

The personal eunuch briefly told the emperor about the investigation, including how Xiao Qin murdered Gu Tingyu and Gu Tingye, and all the arrangements made by Gu Yankai.

"What a vicious woman! Fortunately, Gu Tingyu is smart, otherwise, the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion would have really fallen."

"Okay, destroy these contents and don't let more people know about them."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

 …

After a few days of celebration at the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion, Gu Tingyu went into hiding under the pretext of preparing for the palace examination, and left the rest to Gu Yankai.

There is no way. These past few days, everyone has come to make friends and drink every day. Gu Tingyu really can’t stand it anymore.

Gu Tingye can go to the Sheng family to attend classes. He really can't avoid it, so he can only find this excuse.

While Gu Tingyu was reading at home, time passed unknowingly and it was April. Gu Tingyu then received a notice to prepare for the palace examination.

There is no way. This is how the palace examination is. It depends on when the emperor has time, and the Ministry of Rites needs to prepare, so we can only wait for notification.

Fortunately, no matter whether one is already wealthy or has worked hard before, as long as one is on the list, they will not be short of money. Otherwise, those poor scholars really cannot afford to wait.

On the tenth day of the fourth lunar month, more than two hundred "tribute scholars" entered the imperial city, waiting for the most important exam in their lives.

Gu Tingyu was wearing a gorgeous suit and standing at the front of the team. This was also a privilege for the champion, as it allowed the emperor to see him more clearly and even say a few words if the emperor was interested.

There are old people and young people in the team, and there is a big age gap.

The people from the palace brought a group of people to the outside of the hall and then arranged for them to wait there.